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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.78, 961.26 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.78, 961.26 and 316.12 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.78 : 961.26 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.78/961.26 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.78x = 961.26 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.78x = 303,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,873.51/640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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